CONTRA COSTA COUNTY  
Committee Meeting Minutes - Final  
Transportation, Water & Infrastructure  
Committee  
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair  
Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston, Vice Chair  
1:00 PM  
Monday, February 24, 2025  
District 2 Office: 309 Diablo Rd.  
Danville, CA 94526 |  
District 5 Office: 190 E. 4th Street  
Pittsburg, CA 94565  
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AGENDA ITEMS may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the  
Committee.  
1.  
INTRODUCTIONS Call to order and roll call.  
Chair Andersen called the meeting to order at 1:03pm.  
Staff Present: Jamar Stamps | TWIC Staff  
Attendees: Raquel De La Torre, John Kopchick, John Cunningham, Ruben Hernandez,  
Dominique Vogelpohl, David Yuers, Anthony (Tony) Geisler, Carol Jensen,  
Mark Watts, Alyson Greenlee, Robert Sarmiento, Samantha Harris, Will  
Nelson, Jerry Fahy, Steve Kowalewski, Lloyd Suku, Chris Vogelpohl,  
Brandon Evans, Salvador Morales, Dept. of Conservation & Development  
District II Supervisor Candace Andersen and Shanelle  
Scales-Preston  
Present:  
CONSIDER electing a committee member to the offices of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025.  
2.  
The Committee held its annual election of officers.  
The Committee AGREED to elect Supervisor Candace Andersen as Chair and  
Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston as Vice Chair.  
3.  
PUBLIC COMMENT on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this  
agenda (speakers may be limited to two (2) minutes).  
No Public Comment.  
REVIEW Meeting Record for the December 9, 2024, Transportation, Water, and  
Infrastructure Committee.  
4.  
TWIC Minutes 12.09.24 - DRAFT  
Attachments:  
The Committee unanimously APPROVED the Record of Actions from the December 9,  
2024 meeting with no changes.  
CONSIDER Report from the Department of Conservation and Development Regarding the  
Current County’s Regulation of Historical Resources.  
5.  
CCCounty Overview - Historical Resources Regulation  
Attachments:  
The Committee ACCEPTED the report and DIRECTED staff to return at a future  
meeting with a report outlining a range of ordinance options, including input from other  
counties, potential cost recovery mechanisms, and how the ordinance would apply (e.g.,  
to designated or contributing structures only).  
The Committee expressed general support for historic preservation but emphasized the  
need to balance these efforts with property owner rights. Concerns were raised regarding  
potential legal implications, staffing and cost impacts, and how such an ordinance would  
differ from or expand upon existing CEQA protections.  
PUBLIC COMMENT:  
David Yuers, member of the Historic Landmarks Committee, emphasized the importance  
of having a clear ordinance and asked for clarification on how properties would be  
designated for preservation.  
Tony Geisler, Chair of the Diablo Historic Preservation Committee and HLHC member,  
described challenges in the Diablo community following its designation as a historic  
district without homeowner input. He expressed strong support for a formal ordinance to  
provide clear standards.  
Carol Jensen, Chair of the Historic Landmarks Committee, highlighted Contra Costa  
County’s leadership in preservation efforts and offered to provide the draft ordinance  
and additional research conducted over the past year and a half, including information  
from Alameda, Solano, and San Francisco counties.  
Alyson Greenlee, Economic Development Manager with the Department of Conservation  
and Development, noted the economic benefits of historic preservation, including job  
creation and tax incentives through programs like the Mills Act.  
The Committee thanked the speakers for their input and reiterated the importance of  
carefully evaluating the potential impacts of a future ordinance before moving forward.  
CONSIDER report on Local, State, Regional, and Federal Transportation Related  
Legislative and Planning Activities.  
6.  
January 2025 Transp Leg Report(TWIC).pdf  
MTC-RegionalMeasureInformation.pdf  
Attachments:  
The Committee ACCEPTED the report and held a discussion on current legislative and  
planning activities across local, regional, state, and federal levels.  
Staff provided an update on regional activity, noting the Metropolitan Transportation  
Commission (MTC) unanimously directed its staff to begin developing a regional  
funding measure for 2026. The Committee discussed the likelihood that such a measure  
would need to be citizen-led in order to pass, as polling indicates limited public support  
for a legislatively referred measure requiring a two-thirds vote. Additional concerns were  
raised regarding tax fatigue, the appropriate funding mechanism (e.g., parcel tax vs.  
sales tax), and the fact that many counties have already reached their tax thresholds.  
Mark Watts shared an update on newly introduced State legislation, including SB 71-a  
proposed $20 billion bond act aimed at transportation capital improvements in Southern  
California, noting the bill does not currently address the significant operational funding  
needs in Northern California and emphasized that bonds typically cannot be used to  
fund transit operations. Mr. Watts confirmed he is continuing to review the full list of  
newly introduced legislation and will provide additional updates to staff as needed.  
The Committee discussed the broader challenges related to funding transportation  
improvements, including a lack of public appetite for new taxes and the need for  
strategies that consider both affordability and regional equity. The Committee thanked  
Mr. Watts for his update and indicated it would continue monitoring the situation as it  
evolves.  
No Public Comment.  
CONSIDER referrals to the Committee for 2025, REVISE as necessary, and DIRECT staff  
to bring the list to the Board of Supervisors for approval.  
7.  
DRAFT TWIC Referrals 2025 - To TWIC.pdf  
Attachments:  
The Committee ACCEPTED the draft list of 2025 referrals, which currently includes 26  
items and DIRECTED staff to bring the final list to the Board of Supervisors for  
approval.  
The Committee acknowledged that while the list is comprehensive, priorities may shift  
throughout the year. Additional referrals may be added as needed. Additionally, there  
were no revisions or additions requested.  
No Public Comment.  
REVIEW Status Report on 2024 referrals to TWIC and DIRECT staff to forward the report  
to the Board of Supervisors with revisions as appropriate.  
8.  
TWIC 2024 Referral Report.pdf  
Attachments:  
The Committee ACCEPTED the 2024 referrals status report and DIRECTED staff to  
forward the report to the Board of Supervisors for approval.  
No Public Comment.  
REVIEW and REVISE as appropriate, and ADOPT the 2025 Transportation, Water, and  
Infrastructure Committee Calendar.  
9.  
2025 Calendar-DRAFT  
Attachments:  
The Committee ACCEPTED the 2025 meeting calendar as presented. No conflicts or  
revisions were noted. The Committee acknowledged the calendar may be modified as  
needed throughout the year.  
No Public Comment.  
RECEIVE Communication, News, Miscellaneous Items of Interest to the Committee and  
DIRECT staff as appropriate.  
10.  
Why 'Personal Rapid Transit' Can't Compete With Regular Old Bus  
Bloomberg.pdf  
Attachments:  
2024 East Bay Separated Bikeways Roundup – Bike East Bay.pdf  
The Secret to a Better City Is a Two-Wheeler – Mother Jones.pdf  
Kansas City Is a Microtransit Pioneer, and a Cautionary Tale -  
Bloomberg.pdf  
The Committee RECEIVED the communications included in the meeting packet. The  
Committee acknowledged recent coverage of micro-transit and noted the differing  
perspectives presented.  
No Public Comment.  
11.  
ADJOURN until the next Transportation, Water, & Infrastructure Committee meeting to  
be held on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 1:00PM.  
The meeting was ADJOURNED at 2:00pm. The next regularly scheduled TWIC meeting is set for  
March 24, 2025, 1:00pm. The Committee noted the meeting may be canceled if no actionable items  
are scheduled.  
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